2006 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · YH56 SXT
2006 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 77,366 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YH56 SXT Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 77,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH56 SXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 BMW 3 Series (YH56 SXT) between October 2009 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
YH56 SXT Mileage History
- 09/10/200928,392 mi
- 04/12/201036,473 mi+8,081 mi
- 25/11/201145,697 mi+9,224 mi
- 30/05/201352,322 mi+6,625 mi
- 27/05/201455,886 mi+3,564 mi
- 26/05/201558,318 mi+2,432 mi
- 31/05/201661,425 mi+3,107 mi
- 23/05/201764,419 mi+2,994 mi
- 19/05/201867,172 mi+2,753 mi
- 18/05/201968,914 mi+1,742 mi
- 27/11/202071,617 mi+2,703 mi
- 07/12/202172,434 mi+817 mi
- 25/03/202374,095 mi+1,661 mi
- 25/03/202374,095 mi
- 30/03/202475,491 mi+1,396 mi
- 09/04/202576,036 mi+545 mi
- 02/04/202677,366 mi+1,330 mi
Average of roughly 2,972 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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